The importance of exposure tracking and documentation

October 4, 2021

Firefighting, by nature, is a dangerous occupation; but it's the unseen and unknown dangers that pose an enormous threat to a firefighters' health. 

Cancerous carcinogens seem to be everywhere - in the air on scene, on the truck, at the station, on your gear. According to Personal Exposure Reporting, 63% of firefighters will be diagnosed with occupational cancer. 

You're exposed to toxic chemicals day in and day out - after you've done everything 'right' and by the book, what next?

The Personal Exposure Reporting System allows firefighters to document their information and their exposures, resulting in an easy-to-read report that assists firefighters who've been 

diagnosed with job-related cancer navigate workers' compensation claims. This resource is for individuals, meaning you have another level of control when it comes to your health record keeping.

According to the Personal Exposure Reporting website, "PER is your permanent record of these hidden risks. With exposure records, your physician can more easily identify the causes and treatments if you should get sick. The doctor can also more easily verify that it was caused by your job – more help in proving the cause of your illness in a dispute over health, disability and survivor benefits."

Watch this YouTube video on PER and its benefits.